Question

You are playing tug-of-war in gym class. At the start, you take two steps back. The other team pulls, and you take three steps forward. Which expression can be used to find how far you are from your original position?
-3+2
-2+3
-2+(-3)
2+3

Answer 1

 the answer is -2+3 because he took two steps backwards plus three steps forward. imagine starting from 0 on a number line.

Answer 2

-2+3 because if you took two steps back that is -2 and if you take 3steps forward its +3 hope i helped